Here is a list of Day of the Dead celebrations happening in Aurora:
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 3 to 4 p.m.: Visit Nido Art Studio and decorate a paper Catrina skull for free. All ages are welcome!
Friday, Nov. 1: First Fridays in downtown Aurora, various downtown venues
The ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse kicked off its initial First Friday event last year. If These Walls Could Talk on Stolp Avenue opened this year and started their Gallery Night on the first Friday. VARA Design & Studio opened its door for art openings this summer. First Fridays in downtown Aurora was born.
November’s First Friday includes Don Picton at The Yetee Gallery, Maureen Gasek at If These Walls Could Talk, Day of the Dead art at Two Brother Roundhouse and more. Most First Friday events are from 6 to 11 p.m. Check venues for more details.
Saturday, Nov. 2: Day of the Dead Celebration on Water Street Mall & Nido’s Day of the Dead Art Show
For the second year, Jose Torres is throwing a welcoming Day of the Dead celebration along downtown’s Water Street Mall from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be Aztec dancers, alters, music, food and more. Rain location is Aurora Township Youth Center on Gale Street.
Nido, a local art studio at 514 Terry Ave. in Aurora, is celebrating Day of the Dead with all ages from 6 to 10 p.m. See art from neighborhood children, local artists and more.
Don’t miss out on celebrating Dia de los Muertos in Aurora.
Photo by Marissa Amoni: Children participate in a Day of the Dead mask making class hosted by Anna Stange at Aurora Public Library in October 2013.
